r/hockey

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About r/hockey

Discuss the NHL, PWHL, IIHF, and all other hockey you can think of! We are the premier subreddit to talk everything hockey!

The community at a glance

r/hockey is a Subreddit for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans with roughly 3.1M members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Hockey communities list. It is the 8th largest community in the Professional Sports topic page.

Roughly 118K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Nhl, Worst, and Playoffs. Product recommendations often mention hockey documentary and good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey.

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3.1M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +118K members
Growth: +4.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 63K members
  • 2014: 60K members
  • 2015: 45K members
  • 2016: 76K members
  • 2017: 196K members
  • 2018: 206K members
  • 2019: 166K members
  • 2020: 352K members
  • 2021: 128K members
  • 2023: 416K members
  • 2024: 851K members
  • 2025: 391K members
  • 2026: 94K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 7K members
  • Aug: 0 members
  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 128 members
  • Nov: 9K members
  • Dec: 10K members
  • Jan: 16K members
  • Feb: 26K members
  • Mar: 13K members
  • Apr: 14K members
  • May: 13K members
  • Jun: 12K members

Topics

  • Nhl
    85 posts in the past month
    #1
    Nhl
    85
  • Worst
    52 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    52
  • Playoffs
    42 posts in the past month
    #3
    Playoffs
    42
  • Goal
    31 posts in the past month
    #4
    Goal
    31
  • Iihf World Championship
    30 posts in the past month
    #5
    Iihf World Championship
    30

Flair

  • [Video]
    48 posts in the past month
    1. Carter Hart in tears after losing in the Stanley Cup Finals
    2. Rod Brind'Amour choked up as the final seconds of the Stanley Cup finals tick down
    3. [Canes] Rod The Bod
    #1
    [Video]
    Carter Hart in tears after losing in the Stanley Cup Finals · Rod Brind'Amour choked up as the final seconds of the Stanley Cup finals tick down · [Canes] Rod The Bod
    48
  • [News - X]
    19 posts in the past month
    1. [Stanley Cup]: I'll be in the building tonight.
    2. [Gawlik] Will Carrier sharing a special moment with his kid as he points at VGK's 2023 Stanley Cup banner. The former Golden Knight won both of his Cups on Vegas ice.
    3. [Kirkell] Torts was asked if there was any thought of turning to Hill in the third. “Oh, Christ, that could be the stupidest question I've heard.”
    #2
    [News - X]
    [Stanley Cup]: I'll be in the building tonight. · [Gawlik] Will Carrier sharing a special moment with his kid as he points at VGK's 2023 Stanley Cup banner. The former Golden Knight won both of his Cups on Vegas ice. · [Kirkell] Torts was asked if there was any thought of turning to Hill in the third. “Oh, Christ, that could be the stupidest question I've heard.”
    19
  • [News]
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, June 16, the following update: John Tortorella will not return to the team’s coaching staff following the 2025-26 season.
    2. NHL to officially begin investigation in to Mike Babcock’s 2023 Columbus resignation.
    3. Sharks acquire Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall selection from Buffalo | San Jose Sharks
    #3
    [News]
    Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, June 16, the following update: John Tortorella will not return to the team’s coaching staff following the 2025-26 season. · NHL to officially begin investigation in to Mike Babcock’s 2023 Columbus resignation. · Sharks acquire Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall selection from Buffalo | San Jose Sharks
    17
  • [Image News]
    8 posts in the past month
    1. [Canes] Your 2025-26 Stanley Cup Champions
    2. [CanesStats] Nikolaj Ehlers has posted back-to-back 3 point games in the Stanley Cup Final. The last players to do that in the same Final: Connor McDavid (2024), Mario Lemieux (1991), Wayne Gretzky (1988).
    3. [ArtButMakeItSports] The Return of the Prodigal Son, by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 1667-70, by Ethan Miller
    #4
    [Image News]
    [Canes] Your 2025-26 Stanley Cup Champions · [CanesStats] Nikolaj Ehlers has posted back-to-back 3 point games in the Stanley Cup Final. The last players to do that in the same Final: Connor McDavid (2024), Mario Lemieux (1991), Wayne Gretzky (1988). · [ArtButMakeItSports] The Return of the Prodigal Son, by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 1667-70, by Ethan Miller
    8
  • [hockey flaired users only]
    3 posts in the past month
    1. This college hockey player came out publicly, in response to NHL players refusing to wear Pride jerseys
    2. [Kirkell] Carter Hart on the "no means no" chant in Raleigh: “It’s just noise. I mean, both atmospheres, both buildings, have been really loud and just a lot of fun to play in. Yeah, just noise.”
    3. Carter Hart & Jack Eichel share a moment
    #5
    [hockey flaired users only]
    This college hockey player came out publicly, in response to NHL players refusing to wear Pride jerseys · [Kirkell] Carter Hart on the "no means no" chant in Raleigh: “It’s just noise. I mean, both atmospheres, both buildings, have been really loud and just a lot of fun to play in. Yeah, just noise.” · Carter Hart & Jack Eichel share a moment
    3

Product recommendations

  • hockey documentary
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend some good hockey documentaries - old time hockey , minors, semi-pro.
    2. Will you recommend a good hockey documentary?
    #1
    hockey documentary
    Recommend some good hockey documentaries - old time hockey , minors, semi-pro. · Will you recommend a good hockey documentary?
    2
  • good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    2. Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    #2
    good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey
    Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey? · Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/hockey for?
Best for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/hockey free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/hockey have?
Roughly 3.1M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/hockey on?
r/hockey runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/hockey cover?
On the Hive Index, r/hockey is organized under Professional Sports Fans, Hockey Fans.
How do I join r/hockey?
You can join r/hockey by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Professional Sports communities like?
The largest sports category on the site, covering betting, fan discussion, and athlete coverage across major leagues. Discord dominates with sports betting communities and pick sharing servers alongside official fan communities, while Reddit hosts team-specific subreddits for virtually every professional franchise.
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